Two Temple Place, Astor’s old home, is a London hidden gem
One of my favourite buildings in London is the old Astor Estate Office in Temple Place. It has been for…
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The reputation of human rights has been done wrong
The topic of ‘human rights’ at one point garnered sympathy among the British public. The term would call to mind…
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Clive Aslet recalls a building of uncertain architectural provenance but extreme beauty and fascinating history One of my favourite buildings…
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How philanthropists can help victims of domestic violence
I am endlessly staggered by the statistics around domestic violence. Research suggests it affects one in four women — that’s…
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Joint assets from Louis XIV to The Simpsons
‘Tonti is dead, and I never saw anyone who even pretended to regret him; and, as for the tontine system,…
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There is no fairness in court costs
The level of legal fees and the cost of litigating a case are sensitive issues; Berezovsky v Abramovich was said…
ByThe Chedi Andermatt's luxury will make skiers goggle
Zak Smith visits a town in Switzerland being redeveloped in utmost luxury as a rival to Verbier and the rest…
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Meet London’s longest-serving private bankers
‘I did have to ask why a couple of members of the board looked so scruffy this morning,’ says Warwick…
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Try a Divorce Hotel, where an equal split is on the room-service menu
The first thing that struck me when I heard about Divorce Hotel was that it was a great idea: a…
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Devo-max for the English will sink Ed Miliband
The referendum result last Thursday was earth-shattering. Hundreds of years of history were consigned to a Scottish dustbin. Yes, the…
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Access for all: the scheme helping disadvantaged students into top universities
Author: Aoife Moriarty ‘If you look today at schools in disadvantaged areas of London and how many kids they send…
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Scotland’s No is good for Britain’s banks
The Union may have been saved but David Cameron is waking up to a bad political headache this grey and…
ByAfter Virgin's Foodpreneur Fest, why food entrepreneurialism is big – and delicious – business
From trucks to incubators to websites, food entrepreneurs are finding more diverse and creative ways of growing their businesses, says…
ByRestaurant review: Odette's, Primose Hill
Emily Rookwood says you can get up close and personal with the chefs at Bryn Williams’ Primrose Hill secret There…
ByGuest recipe: Bryn Williams' pumpkin pie
The chef patron of Odette’s in Primrose Hill presents a seasonal tart If you’d like a taste of Odette’s at…
ByScotland's No is good for Britain's banks
William Cash reports from Edinburgh on political and financial reaction to the Scottish independence referendum The Union may have been…
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Family, history, economy and landscape all vote No to independence
The last time I got up at 5.30am to walk the bleak, grey stone streets of a country on the…
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NHS head urges tax breaks for companies tackling obesity
The head of the NHS has announced proposals to halt ‘the slow-motion car crash’ of obesity – including potential tax…
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Why are the government killing trusts?
The third in a series of consultations by HMRC on simplifying the calculation of inheritance tax (IHT) charges for trusts…
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Dying without a will is never ideal, but it may be getting less problematic
The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014 comes into force on 1 October 2014, and while there has been very…
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